Federal Regulations

Question 1

The Federal Facilities Compliance Act (FFCA)

EST. 1992

Answer 1

Allows EPA to levy penalties and fines against federal agencies

Question 2

National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)

EST. 1969

Answer 2

Requires all federal agencies proposing any action to conduct a review of environmental impacts

Question 3

Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA)

EST. 1979

Answer 3

Stipulates that anyone investigating archaeological sites must have a permit

Question 4

Clean Air Act (CAA)

EST. 1977

Answer 4

This is designed to prevent, control, and abate air pollution from stationary and mobile sources

Question 5

Clean Water Act (CWA)

EST. 1948/ amended in 1972

Answer 5

Authorizes EPA to make grants to the states for the development of groundwater protection

Question 6

Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)

EST. 1974

Answer 6

Regulates drinking water quality for pollutants that may have an adverse affect on humans

Question 7

Endangered Species Act (ESA)

EST. 1973

Answer 7

Regulates that actions of federal agencies do not jeopardize the existence of threatened or endangered species

Question 8

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)

EST. 1976

Answer 8

Establishes guidelines and standards for hazardous waste generation, transportation, treatment, storage, and disposal

Question 9

Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)

EST. 1947/ amended in 1972

Answer 9

Requires the licensing or registration of pesticide products

Question 10

Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA)

EST. 1976

Answer 10

Regulates among others PCBs and Asbestos

Question 11

Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)

EST. 1980

Answer 11

Regulates clean up of hazardous waste sites

Question 12

Noise Control Act

EST. 1972

Answer 12

Establishes a national policy to promote an environment free from noise